Azzedine Alaïa began his legendary career by studying sculpture at the fine arts institute in his native Tunis, an experience that still influences his approach to design today. In 1957, he moved to Paris to work for several top couture houses before launching his first women’s ready-to-wear collection in 1980. Adored by fashion A-listers, Alaïa is celebrated for his dramatic, body-accentuating creations as well as his elegant bags and shoes.